Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships is a full-color, introductory environmental science text that is known for being concise, conceptual, and value-priced. The approach and reading level cover the basic concepts without overloading students with too much detail. The authors reinforce the text's central theme of "interrelationships" by providing a historical perspective, information on economic and political realities, discuss the role of different social experiences, and integrate this with the crucial science to describe the natural world and how we affect it.
Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships is a full-color, introductory environmental science text that is known for being concise, conceptual, and value-priced. The approach and reading level cover the basic concepts without overloading students with too much detail. The authors reinforce the text's central theme of "interrelationships" by providing a historical perspective, information on economic and political realities, discuss the role of different social experiences, and integrate this with the crucial science to describe the natural world and how we affect it.
Eldon D. Enger received a B.A. and an M.S. from the University of Michigan. He is professor emeritus of biology at Delta College, where he taught biology, zoology, and environmental science and was active in curriculum and course development. Professor Enger is an advocate for variety in teaching methodology and feels that if students are provided with varied experiences, they are more likely to learn. Professor Enger's classes include writing assignments, student presentation of lecture material, debates by students on controversial issues, field experiences, individual student projects, and discussions of local examples and relevant current events. Professor Enger was a Fulbright Exchange Teacher to Australia and Scotland, received the Bergstein Award for Teaching Excellence and the Scholarly Achievement Award from Delta College, and participated as a volunteer in Earthwatch Research Programs.
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Chapter 1Environmental Interrelationships Chapter 2Environmental Ethics Chapter 3Risk, Economics, and Environmental Concerns Chapter 4Interrelated Scientific Principles: Matter, Energy, and Environment Chapter 5Interactions: Environments and Organisms Chapter 6Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities Chapter 7Populations: Characteristics and Issues Chapter 8Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption Chapter 9Nonrenewable Energy Sources Chapter 10Renewable Energy Sources Chapter 11Biodiversity Issues Chapter 12Land-Use Planning Chapter 13Soil and Its Uses Chapter 14Agricultural Methods and Pest Management Chapter 15Water Management Chapter 16Air Quality Issues Chapter 17Climate Change: A Twenty-first Century Issue Chapter 18Solid Waste Management and Disposal Chapter 19Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes Chapter 20Environmental Policy and Decision Making
